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as in barely
by a very small margin
I was just over the minimum age requirement for the senior citizen discount
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as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the length of the curtain is just right
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as in simply
for nothing other than
got this present just for you
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as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a just punishment should fit the crime
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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
there are just reasons for the state's ban of the private use of fireworks
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
they are a just people who are guided by a firm belief in God and a love of traditional values
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as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the sort of just conduct that we expect of every soldier
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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
stopping to help a stranded motorist is simply the just thing to do
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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a just appraisal of the political situation over there
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Recent Examples of just
Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Neis had stopped in Forest City for some time, and had just started out again so his engine was cool, thus preventing a fire.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
After today's win in court, this case will now proceed to a very thorough discovery process and President Trump is committed to seeing this case through to a just conclusion.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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But just days into her adventure, things took a dark turn.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Neis had stopped in Forest City for some time, and had just started out again so his engine was cool, thus preventing a fire.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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That’s a tough guy to replace just weeks before the season.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
After today's win in court, this case will now proceed to a very thorough discovery process and President Trump is committed to seeing this case through to a just conclusion.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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Finally, Roberts conceded exactly how stiff Kim’s competition for an opening-day roster spot remains — confirming that Kim could start the season in the minors, though a decision remains weeks away.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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America’s automakers have gotten back in the fast lane toward economic dominance, but the race with foreign competitors has barely begun.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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By the time Bishop’s case went to trial, Carbon Nation’s core membership numbered barely more than a half dozen.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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And these defensive struggles were only exacerbated by the Clippers’ ability to capitalize on mistakes, scoring 29 points off 16 turnovers.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Three’s a trend, which can only mean shoppers are seriously onto something with these Old Navy Lululemon dupes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2025
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The driver of the semi-trailer attempted to avoid the collision and veered right, striking another eastbound semi.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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It was overturned to a strike within seconds; the batter was out, the Twins escaped a two-out jam and the game moved right along.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Separate the orchid if needed or simply remove old and declining portions and repot.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rather than simply dredging the sea floor and dumping the soil back into the ocean elsewhere, all materials are reused for land reclamation or infrastructure projects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mistake: Playing Videos, Music, and Calls at Full Volume Solution: Use Noise-canceling Headphones $249 $199 at Amazon People have gotten really comfortable taking phone calls, listening to music, and watching videos at full volume in public lately — sans headphones.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Martinek praised field office workers as hard-working and professional, unlike how they have been portrayed lately by some politicians.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Equally apparent, the justified fear the club has about his arm.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reddit users were just as quick to praise the pedestrian's actions, seeing the moment as a justified comeback rather than reckless behavior.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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To ease the concern stakeholders and regulators may have about the vertical AI's use, include policies broken down into tree diagrams or mind maps for visible logical workflow.—
Vijay Pandey,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Be careful, though, not to let a rant become your reality: Your letter is brimming with unhelpful generalizations — that men are pigs, for instance — and logical inconsistencies.—
Philip Galanes,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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